Living with Horse Addiction as an Adult Amateur
Sarah & Roman participated in their first USDF show over the weekend. Roman (aka Shedroe Warrior) is one of my former foster horses. While they had a bobble in their first test where Roman left the arena and it caused them to be eliminated, he evidently determined that this dressage thing wasn't bad and did… Continue reading Roman’s First Show
I am thrilled to announce that my former foster horse Roman is making his USDF competitive debut this weekend under new owner Sarah-Jayne. They will only be competing in Intro, but he I'm thrilled for them none-the-less. I'll definitely take my camera with me, so look for photos!
I was lucky enough to get to be part of Roman's delivery to his new home today. I'll let these photos I shot during the process speak for themselves. I really don't think he could have gone to a better place or nicer person!
Well, I had a couple nice rides today. I didn't expect greatness from my horse since she's had about a month off and it sometimes takes some convincing that she should actually work again. But, I was pleasantly surprised the good effort she gave. I would have like to have ridden outside, but it was… Continue reading A Couple Nice Rides
Its been an interesting April. Flirt is doing really well and I'm very pleased with her progress. Hopefully the weather clears up so that I can get on her outside without tearing up the footing in the outdoor. I'd really like to get some cantering under saddle time on her before she leaves. Roman has… Continue reading An Interesting April
Well its the end of the quarter, so I guess I'll do a little update on the ponies. The first is Flirt, who I haven't written too much about. Flirt is a former FFI horse that was adopted in March 09 by Stephanie from Michigan. She is a 2005 filly and a Seattle Slew grand… Continue reading Quarterly Inventory
Roman is really coming along nicely. I rode him in a clinic with Linda Heiny on March 28 and really got some great information on what I need to do to continue progressing with him. Here is a pic from that ride:
So, in an amazing change of events, I find myself falling more and more each day for this short, QH-looking, smart-as-a-whip chestnut TB gelding. Its as much a surprise to me as it is to everyone else, considering I wanted nothing to do with Roman when he first arrived. But then, maybe that's because he… Continue reading I Heart Roman
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of riding three of my mounts in a clinic with Linda Heiny. It was at Centerline Stables in Greencastle, IN. The facility was beautiful and boasts a 20m x 60m indoor arena with heated viewing area and bathroom. The footing was lovely and the arena was full of natural lighting.… Continue reading A Diamond In The Rough
Magic is really settling in well into life at the barn. Its pretty laid back here with not a lot of action, so its a great place for exracers to come and learn that life can have a slower pace. He does have some bite marks on his butt, but nothing terrible. He seems to… Continue reading Magic & Roman Coming Along
Confessions of a Horse Addict 